College of Charleston
Digital Communications Developer
🇺🇸 Charleston, SC
🕑 Full-Time
💰 $66K - $80K
💻 Information Technology
🗓️ October 2nd, 2025
ITSM
MySQL
Python
Edtech.com's Summary
College of Charleston is hiring a Digital Communications Developer. This role assesses the technical web-related and communication needs of various college constituents, develops and maintains web services and integrations, and provides web-related technical support. The position also involves maintaining Linux servers, managing outages, and supporting the college's marketing, academic, and administrative functions.
Highlights
- Analyze and address technical needs with secure, maintainable digital solutions, emphasizing low-code/no-code approaches.
- Maintain and support content management systems, LAMP/WordPress sites, SharePoint, and custom scripts/services.
- Respond to service outages promptly, handling incident, problem, change, and knowledge management.
- Implement security and monitoring measures for server and client-side applications, ensuring data protection.
- Develop custom web and automation solutions, including front-end and back-end with database integration when necessary.
- Required skills: HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Python; preferred: PHP, Git, Bash; comfortable with Linux CLI and IDEs like Eclipse or VS Code.
- Familiarity with LAMP stacks, WordPress, API integrations (SOAP, REST, JSON), and web troubleshooting.
- Minimum qualifications include a high school diploma with relevant work experience or equivalent combination; associate or bachelor's degree preferred.
- Salary range from $65,934 to $80,040, commensurate with education and experience.
- Supports multiple departments including marketing, academic, and administrative functions; occasional overnight travel and after-hours support may be required.
Digital Communications Developer Full Description
Digital Communications Developer
Please see Special Instructions for more details.
Please complete the application to include all current and previous work history and education. A resume will not be accepted nor reviewed to determine if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position.
*Salary is commensurate with education/experience which exceeds the minimum requirements.
Offers of employment are contingent upon a successful background check.
All applications must be submitted online https://jobs.cofc.edu.
Posting Details
POSTING INFORMATION
Internal Title | Digital Communications Developer
Position Type | Classified
Faculty / Non-Faculty / Administration | Non-Faculty
Pay Band | 7
Level | 4
Department | IT Administration
Job Purpose | Assesses web-related and communication-related technical needs of students, faculty, staff, prospective students, and the College’s public audience. Plans, builds, tests, documents, and maintains web services, enterprise system integrations, and scripts/programs to meet technical needs. Provides user-facing web-related technical support via ITSM ticketing. Maintains and patches Linux servers that run critical web services including APIs, LAMP sites, and WordPress sites. Responds to web service outages when they occur. The Digital Communications Developer supports the marketing, academic, and administrative functions of the College.
Minimum Requirements | A high school diploma and work experience in the development, integration, modification and maintenance of system programs or the design and development of system software. Familiarity with integration through published APIs and web services (e.g. SOAP, REST, JSON specifications). An associate or bachelor’s degree in a related field is preferred and may be substituted for required work experience. Candidates with an equivalent combination of experience and/or education are encouraged to apply.
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities | HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Python skills required. PHP, Git, Bash preferred. Basic familiarity with LAMP (Linux/Apache/MySQL/PHP) sites, WordPress, and APIs. Comfortable with Linux command line interface (CLI). Comfortable with an IDE of choice (e.g., Eclipse or VS Code). Solid understanding of web standards and best practices, and an ability to perform web troubleshooting. Ability to prioritize concurrent work assignments, anticipate problems, follow up on open assignments, and address delays to best meet customer needs and deadlines. Ability to communicate clearly verbally and in writing while respecting confidentiality. Ability and willingness to learn new skills and tools with on-the-job education and training.
Additional Comments Regarding Position | Overnight travel may occasionally be required for professional development. Minimal after-hours support possible.
Special Instructions to Applicants | Please complete the application to include all current and previous work history and education. A resume will not be accepted nor reviewed to determine if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position.*Salary is commensurate with education/experience which exceeds the minimum requirements.Offers of employment are contingent upon a successful background check.
All applications must be submitted online https://jobs.cofc.edu.
Salary | *$65,934 - $80,040
Posting Date | 09/29/2025
Closing Date | 10/15/2025
Benefits | Insurance: Health/Dental/Vision Life Insurance Paid Leave: Sick/Annual/Parental Retirement Long Term Disability Paid Holidays Free CARTA Bus Service Employee Tuition Assistance Program (ETAP) Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Full Benefits Package – Click Here
Open Until Filled | No
Posting Number | 2025132
EEO Statement | The College of Charleston is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any individual or group on the basis of sex, gender (including gender identity and/or expression), pregnancy, race, religion, color, national origin, age, disability, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, and other classifications protected by applicable federal, state, and local laws. For more information, please visit eop.cofc.edu.
Quicklink for Posting | https://jobs.cofc.edu/postings/17188
Position Type | Classified
Faculty / Non-Faculty / Administration | Non-Faculty
Pay Band | 7
Level | 4
Department | IT Administration
Job Purpose | Assesses web-related and communication-related technical needs of students, faculty, staff, prospective students, and the College’s public audience. Plans, builds, tests, documents, and maintains web services, enterprise system integrations, and scripts/programs to meet technical needs. Provides user-facing web-related technical support via ITSM ticketing. Maintains and patches Linux servers that run critical web services including APIs, LAMP sites, and WordPress sites. Responds to web service outages when they occur. The Digital Communications Developer supports the marketing, academic, and administrative functions of the College.
Minimum Requirements | A high school diploma and work experience in the development, integration, modification and maintenance of system programs or the design and development of system software. Familiarity with integration through published APIs and web services (e.g. SOAP, REST, JSON specifications). An associate or bachelor’s degree in a related field is preferred and may be substituted for required work experience. Candidates with an equivalent combination of experience and/or education are encouraged to apply.
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities | HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Python skills required. PHP, Git, Bash preferred. Basic familiarity with LAMP (Linux/Apache/MySQL/PHP) sites, WordPress, and APIs. Comfortable with Linux command line interface (CLI). Comfortable with an IDE of choice (e.g., Eclipse or VS Code). Solid understanding of web standards and best practices, and an ability to perform web troubleshooting. Ability to prioritize concurrent work assignments, anticipate problems, follow up on open assignments, and address delays to best meet customer needs and deadlines. Ability to communicate clearly verbally and in writing while respecting confidentiality. Ability and willingness to learn new skills and tools with on-the-job education and training.
Additional Comments Regarding Position | Overnight travel may occasionally be required for professional development. Minimal after-hours support possible.
Special Instructions to Applicants | Please complete the application to include all current and previous work history and education. A resume will not be accepted nor reviewed to determine if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position.*Salary is commensurate with education/experience which exceeds the minimum requirements.Offers of employment are contingent upon a successful background check.
All applications must be submitted online https://jobs.cofc.edu.
Salary | *$65,934 - $80,040
Posting Date | 09/29/2025
Closing Date | 10/15/2025
Benefits | Insurance: Health/Dental/Vision Life Insurance Paid Leave: Sick/Annual/Parental Retirement Long Term Disability Paid Holidays Free CARTA Bus Service Employee Tuition Assistance Program (ETAP) Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Full Benefits Package – Click Here
Open Until Filled | No
Posting Number | 2025132
EEO Statement | The College of Charleston is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any individual or group on the basis of sex, gender (including gender identity and/or expression), pregnancy, race, religion, color, national origin, age, disability, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, and other classifications protected by applicable federal, state, and local laws. For more information, please visit eop.cofc.edu.
Quicklink for Posting | https://jobs.cofc.edu/postings/17188
Job Duties
Activity | Works with constituents to analyze technical needs, and address those needs with secure, accessible, maintainable digital solutions with clear documentation and a focus on use of low-code/no-code solutions. Provides technical support via ITSM tickets and meetings. Participate in projects to build or integrate IT solutions to meet stakeholder needs.
Essential or Marginal | Essential
Percent of Time | 20Activity | Supports, documents, and maintains assigned software including but not limited to content management system, LAMP/WordPress sites, SharePoint intranet, and custom scripts/services. Identifies and pursues opportunities to replace custom code solutions with existing low-code/no-code solutions for better maintainability.
Essential or Marginal | Essential
Percent of Time | 30Activity | Provides support for assigned enterprise web services during and outside of business hours as required. Responds to assigned service outages or failures with a focus on quick restoration and transparency with end users about root causes. Uses appropriate tools for incident, problem, change, and knowledge management.
Essential or Marginal | Essential
Percent of Time | 35Activity | Implements measures for server and client-side security, service availability, and reporting, including tools for monitoring, traffic analysis, intrusion detection, and uptime notification. Ensures the security of data that is parked or in transit. Ensures assigned services and apps are appropriately secure. Responds to appropriate vulnerability management alerts to ensure system security.
Essential or Marginal | Essential
Percent of Time | 5Activity | Stays current with relevant advances in technologies via professional development, attending technical courses or conferences, reading, research, etc.. Follows best practices and procedures and shares knowledge with team members.
Essential or Marginal | Essential
Percent of Time | 5Activity | Develop custom software, web, or automation solutions when approved and technical needs cannot be met with low-code or no-code solutions. Web development, when necessary, may include front-end and back-end development with database integrations
Essential or Marginal | Essential
Percent of Time | 5
Essential or Marginal | Essential
Percent of Time | 20Activity | Supports, documents, and maintains assigned software including but not limited to content management system, LAMP/WordPress sites, SharePoint intranet, and custom scripts/services. Identifies and pursues opportunities to replace custom code solutions with existing low-code/no-code solutions for better maintainability.
Essential or Marginal | Essential
Percent of Time | 30Activity | Provides support for assigned enterprise web services during and outside of business hours as required. Responds to assigned service outages or failures with a focus on quick restoration and transparency with end users about root causes. Uses appropriate tools for incident, problem, change, and knowledge management.
Essential or Marginal | Essential
Percent of Time | 35Activity | Implements measures for server and client-side security, service availability, and reporting, including tools for monitoring, traffic analysis, intrusion detection, and uptime notification. Ensures the security of data that is parked or in transit. Ensures assigned services and apps are appropriately secure. Responds to appropriate vulnerability management alerts to ensure system security.
Essential or Marginal | Essential
Percent of Time | 5Activity | Stays current with relevant advances in technologies via professional development, attending technical courses or conferences, reading, research, etc.. Follows best practices and procedures and shares knowledge with team members.
Essential or Marginal | Essential
Percent of Time | 5Activity | Develop custom software, web, or automation solutions when approved and technical needs cannot be met with low-code or no-code solutions. Web development, when necessary, may include front-end and back-end development with database integrations
Essential or Marginal | Essential
Percent of Time | 5
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
- Chronicle of Higher Education
- CofC - Alumni Career Services
- College of Charleston Website
- Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
- Glassdoor
- Handshake
- HigherEdJobs
- Indeed.com
- Internal Job Posting
- jbcjobs (Joint Base Charleston Military & Family Readiness)
- Job Fair
- Monster.com
- Personal Referral
- Post and Courier
- Public Job Posting
- SC Works (SC Department of Employment and Workforce)
- Word of mouth
- Other
- National Labor Exchange
- CareerBuilder
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
- Resume
- Cover Letter / Letter of Application
Optional Documents
- Reference List
- Other Document
- Other Document 2
- Other Document 3
- Form DD 214
Email: jobs@cofc.edu
General Information: 843.953.5512
Mailing Address: 66 George St.
Charleston, SC 29424
General Information: 843.953.5512
Mailing Address: 66 George St.
Charleston, SC 29424
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